Pipe Layer at Hawkins Construction Company – Omaha, Nebraska

Hawkins Construction Company is committed to providing the very best in professional construction services. The most important factor in meeting this goal is our people. Our success is driven by employing people who represent the best in the industry.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling, connecting underground pipe systems for watermain, reinforced concrete pipe, sanitary, and sewer installation. Ensures ground is prepared and excavations completed by proper and safe use of tools, and equipment. Hawkins Construction offers in house training and certifications for: rigging and signaling, pipe laser level, and heavy equipment.

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• Configure pipe routes.
• Dig trenches with trenching tools.
• Inspect places where pipes are fitted together to ensure pipes are spaced out properly and according to specifications.
• Seal joints.
• Grade trenches or culverts.
• Ensure pipes are fitted and aligned using grade rods or transit levels.

JOB LOCATION:

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

POSITION TYPE:

Full-Time/Regular

BENEFITS:

Hawkins Construction’s compensation and benefits are the best in the industry. They are designed to provide a complete package that rewards hardworking, dedicated, and reliable employees.

We Provide:

• Highly Competitive Wages.
• Company Paid Health Insurance and Dental
• Life Insurance, AD&D and TLD
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid Pension Plan (which means nothing comes out of your pocket for our sponsored retirement plan).
• Performance Based Bonuses
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays.
• Employee Discounts.
• Internal and External Training and Advancement Opportunities.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Pipe Layer, Ground-man, or in underground utility construction.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction plans.
• Knowledge of trench safety and shoring techniques.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand for long periods of time.
• Have full use of arms and hands and the ability to reach for, handle and manipulate objects.
• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds.
• Climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects.
• Carry tools and equipment.
• Be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl for long periods of time.
• Be able to see (naturally or with correction)

The environment is exclusively outdoors; thus, the job often involves all weather extremes. Work requires alert individuals with good balance, physical strength, and on-the-job training.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.